Intense debate on SC jurisdiction over MDP lawsuit

On Tuesday, November 7, hearing of the constitutional lawsuit filed by Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) at the Supreme Court, an intense debate transpired regarding the top court's legal jurisdiction to examine the case.

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Parliament's Counsel General Fathimath Filza along with a few members of the parliament secretariat with a court staff in front of Supreme Court's entrance-- Photo: Mihaaru

Mohamed Rehan

2023-11-08 09:15:46

On Tuesday, November 7, hearing of the constitutional lawsuit filed by Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) at the Supreme Court, an intense debate transpired regarding the top court's legal jurisdiction to examine the case.

The constitutional lawsuit by the outgoing ruling party was submitted following parliament secretariat's decision to park the no-confidence motion of Speaker Mohamed Nasheed in favor of two budget bills, which needed immediate attention in accordance with the Public Finance Act.

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